Forbidden Crusade

Classical Greece - the land of heroic legend. A time of adventure and passion: of lecherous gods, valiant men and bewitchingly gorgeous maidens. An era where sexual prowess is at least as important as physical bravery.

This story follows Jason and the captivating Medea after their triumphant quest for the Golden Fleece. If Jason is to take his rightful place on the throne of Iolcus, he must first retrieve a magical cloak with fantastic aphrodisiac powers. Meanwhile, Medea has undertaken to find and bring back the world's most gifted athletes, by any means at her disposal. Kept apart beyond endurance, the lovers must vent their libidinous desires on the men, women and deities that they encounter on their perilous journeys.

Classic Black Lace historical action, set during revolutionary Russia...

In 1917, war-torn Russia is teetering on the brink of revolution. A Russian princess, Katya Leskova, and her family are forced to leave their estate when a mob threatens their lives. Katya ends up in the encampment of a rebel Cossack army; the men have not seen a woman for months and their libidos are out of control.

When the Cossack captain discovers Katya's privileged background he has no intention of letting her leave the camp. Against the turbulent background of a country in turmoil, Katya and the captain become involved in an erotic struggle to prove their power over each other.

Virginia Vernon has a way with men. Though not born to silks and satins now she wears them everyday, her exquisite form an inspiration to every lustful male who falls into her orbit. Her charms have won her a life of luxury - and she intends to maintain it.

This is why she is embarking on the legendary Orient Express, the most stylish means of travel that 1927 can offer. Her fellow passengers are elegant, beautiful - and very wealthy. They are also expert in a sphere that is just as important to Virginia's well-being: sex. On this trip she intends to hook a rich and virile husband even if she has to seduce every man in her path!

In Sydney, Australia, in the late 1870s, vivacious young Melanie marries

a man old enough to be her grandfather. On a trip to England, their entire journey

is cut short by his sudden death. She inherits his entire fortune unaware

that her late husband has a grandson in England who is very much alive

and is planning to contest the will.

The louche and hedonistic Ric Lidell and his promiscuous half-sister travel

to Australia in a bid to get their hands on some of the money. Ric conceals

his identity from Melanie so he can use his satanic good looks to charm her.

However, Melanie's former lover, the rich South African Peter van Heuren,

is unwilling to allow the highly-sexed young widow to be taken from

him and concocts a plan to discredit her other suitors.

Who will win Melanie's heart and their way to her fortune?

Tess Challoner has made it. She is going to play Carmen in a new production of the opera that promises to be as raunchy and explicit as it is intelligent. But Tess needs to learn a lot about passion and desire before the opening night. Tony Varguez, the handsome but jealous Spanish tenor, takes on the task of her education. But when Tess finds herself drawn to a desirable new member of the cast, she knows she's playing with fire. If Tony finds out she's playing fast and loose with his affections, then life could begin to imitate art - with dramatic consequences.

A gripping story of art, love and jealousy from Juliet Hastings - one of the most popular Black Lace authors.

A lavish 18th century-set Erotic historical

It's September 1792 and France is in the throes of violent revolution. Young actress Nicole Chabrier came to Paris four years earlier to seek fame and fortune with the Paris Opera but now her life is in danger from the hordes who are venting their anger on the decadent aristocracy. Rescued by a handsome stranger who has been badly wronged by the nobility, Nicole soon becomes ruled by her passion for this man. Together they seek a reversal of fortune using their charm, good looks and sexual magnetism.

An erotic historical novel set in Ancient Rome

Catrina, an orphan adopted by the pagan Celts, has grown into a beautiful young woman. Luad, the lecherous Druid Leader, is training her in the way of the priesthood, but Catrina is not happy. When the tribe captures a handsome Roman legionary called Alexius - with every intention of killing him - she finds herself strongly drawn to his masculine charms and vows to leave the uncivilised clan.

But she is shocked when Alexius escapes, taking her sacred silver amulet with him. Pursuing him to the Roman city of Eboracum, Catrina realises that decadence is rife, with slaves and gladiators. Carried away by the wild sensuality of the Romans' exotic lifestyle, she discovers the true nature of her desires, and those of Alexius.

'"We should not," Edwina protested, all too briefly, before his lips covered hers. She thought she would swoon from the sheer bliss as Stephen's tongue unexpectedly eased its way into her mouth. She clung onto him like a drowning woman as the pleasure overwhelmed her, making a soft entreating sound as he pulled her even closer, crushing her breasts against his muscular chest.'

At last free of a disastrous forced marriage, Edwina de Moreville accompanies Princess Berengaria and her betrothed, Richard the Lionheart, on a quest to the Holy Land to recapture Jerusalem from the Saracens. Edwina has been happily reunited with her first and only love, Stephen the Comte de Chalais, one of Richard's most loyal knights but, although their passion for each other is as strong as ever, the path before them will be far from easy.